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T291 OGC

1999 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,933 mi
Last recorded12,933 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XVS65015,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 OGC
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 12,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 12,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 12,600 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 12,375 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 12,375 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 12,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 12,189 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Single seat only, no rear foot pegs

Pass 25 Mar 2017 11,261 miles

Brake component has a poor repair rear torque arm bolt seems incorrect but is secure. (3.1.5)

Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit rear brake on full adjustment,shoes possibly close to limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front indicators positioned close together. work but recommend moving.

gear lever pivot slightly worn

no front mudguard fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 9,463 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 9,167 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,972 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fuel cap seal starting to crack

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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T291 OGC is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 15,022 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T291 OGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T291 OGC is a 1999 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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